First of a four part series on collaboration. If you are so inclined or missed my prequel… “Seven Tips for Conscious Constructive Confrontation Within Collaborative Teams” you can read it here.
I thought it was about time I wrote something about collaboration. This is after all the Collaborating Entrepreneur!
Collaboration is something I think each and everyone of us [...]

Today my site was down most of the day. That’s the longest outage I’ve experienced since 1998.
What did I learn?
I only have control over my reaction and my communication. The situation was totally beyond my ability to resolve. I was totally reliant on Media Temple and their staff to resolve the problem.
My sites were down [...]

“We are part of the whole which we call the universe, but it is an optical illusion of our mind that we are separate. This separateness is like a prison for us. Our job is to widen the circle of compassion so we feel connected to all people and all situations.” – Albert Einstein
Do you [...]

In business we communicate everyday and in many ways. Every time you use marketing, sales or advertising — it communicates something to your target audience. The important question is whether or not it is doing the job effectively.
Today, every customer group is overwhelmed by the quantity of advertising and marketing messages. You see it everywhere [...]

No I am not talking about belly buttons or navels. I am talking about how you evaluate an idea or make a decision. In my post How People Evaluate Proposals I state that:
People Are Either Internally Or Externally Motivated
Today, I plan to expand on this premise considerably. Yesterday I had a fascinating conversation with my [...]

A common myth is powerful speech and the ability to articulate are the skills which make someone able to influence another.
The power to influence comes from the ability to LISTEN, empathize and connect with someone. He that has the ability to LISTEN to and connect with the other person is the one who can influence [...]

I have always been intrigued by the power and importance of communication. The tone of this article is purposefully strident. Now, more than ever, we need to hone our communication skills.
The Essential Exchange Of Ideas
The race is on — your customers are seeking leaders. People with the communication skills to help them. For example:

customers: [...]